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IHD fault question

  • July 1, 2023
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Hoping someone can help with this smart meter problem.

The little display plug in thing was working fine then suddenly it is only reading gas meter & not the electric meter.

I have tried some suggestions about resetting,but nothing has worked.😒

    Best answer by Emmanuelle_OVO

    Updated on 04/09/24 by Shads_OVO

    Hey @jamesb27,

     

    As long as your smart meters are communicating fine with OVO you’ll be billed accurately.

     

    You can see your usage via the Online Account for the time being. 

     

    With regards to the IHD, if you’ve moved it closer to the meter and it’s not working it’s worth contacting our Support Team. 

    32 replies

    Emmanuelle_OVO
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    July 3, 2023

    Hey @jamesb27,

     

    Sorry for the issues you’re having,

     

    What model IHD do you have? We may have a similar topic that’s helpful.

     

    In the meantime you can see you’re usage on the website. 

     

     

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    jamesb27Author
    Rank 5
    July 3, 2023

    It`s a Chameleon IHD7-CAD-PPMID1.6

    Yes i know i can view usage online but much handier with IDH

    Emmanuelle_OVO
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    July 4, 2023

    Hey @jamesb27,

     

    The following topics may be helpful:

     

     

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    jamesb27Author
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    July 4, 2023

    Did all suggestions i have read on here,my wifi works very good here.

    BPLightlog
    Super User
    Super User
    July 4, 2023

    Did all suggestions i have read on here,my wifi works very good here.

    Yes, unfortunately it doesn’t use Wi-Fi to connect to the meters. It uses something called Zigbee which I think is more secure. 

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    jamesb27Author
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    July 4, 2023

    Well the gas is working fine on it.

     

    Jeffus
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    July 4, 2023

    Well the gas is working fine on it.

     

    Hi @jamesb27 

    I suspect it is nothing to do with the distance as you are getting gas readings. Obviously impossible for anyone on the forum to know.

    Not a lot anyone else can suggest other than waiting for ovo i suspect. I can imagine how annoy the 45 days quoted is.

    You could put in an official complaint as ovo only have 8 weeks before you can ask the Ombudsman for help. 

    https://www.ovoenergy.com/feedback

    complaints@ovoenergy.com

    Obviously can't be certain this will speed things up. 

    If you post how you get on i am sure it will help other customers. 

    jamesb27Author
    Rank 5
    July 4, 2023

    Easy option is if i`m not happy is to just move.🤗

    BPLightlog
    Super User
    Super User
    July 4, 2023

    Easy option is if i`m not happy is to just move.🤗

    True, except that if you’re readings aren’t getting through to OVO, it’s likely they aren’t getting through to the data centre and so won’t get to another supplier 

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    Jeffus
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    July 4, 2023

    Easy option is if i`m not happy is to just move.🤗

    Always an option. But may not solve anything. Depends if you want to switch for other reasons as well. 

    I would wait and see what issue is diagnosed i think via OVO. A complaint can sometimes help in my experience to speed things up. 

    How long have you had the IHD? They come with 12 months warranty if it turns out that is the issue, although it may well not be that. 

    Be interesting to hear what the issue is when you find out.Â